Bargain Box Thrift Shop

I really like this place. It is small and a little bit on the pricier side, but you can find some really neat things. They have an area sectioned off called the «treasure corner» where they place some of their higher quality items. To explain for the slightly more pricey merchandise, 100% of the profits go to support local battered women and children shelters (thus the higher prices in order to raise enough money from such a small store). My only complaint is that I do find the hours inconvenient since they aren’t open m-​f like most places, but over all its worth the trip.

Not once was I greeted by the 5 employees working.
Not much to see in here, small book collection, clothing not worth going through. It was nice to drop by but not worth my time.
The employees were more interested in their daughters prom day and accessories than customers.

For an older crowd mainly. They do have a good book selection. Some of the items are a bit expensive for a thrift shop.

I went there beginning of week, not bothering to read they are closed on Mondays. :(
Well, temporarily I have time on my hands & had to check to them out to see what they are all about. Oh boy, was I so glad I did!
It’s not that big. They have a regular section of affordables & a little section mostly for women of the Upscale clothing. And a list on the wall, as well by their registers of what the prices are.
In the back, there’s a little of everything, like small appliances, linens, electronics, outdoor stuff, etc… limited though.
My verdict. It’s prices are really thrifty. Other than the upscale (which I understand they have to mark up because it’s designer & even then prices are practical compared to new), everything was reasonably priced. If you have gone to any other Assistance League Thrift shops, or for that matter, the tiny little thrift stores for the hospitals, churches, women’s help, etc, you will always remember there prices are thrift prices and not big corporate like for ex. Goodwill. Plus the location being near the College & Harbor blvd where all the cool Vintage shops & restaurants, bars, etc, you can only imagine the quality of donations they get.
It’s worth checking out now & then. Plus the little older ladies were sweet & helpful, although I feel bad for them, because I got there first thing after they opened & there was a little lineup of people waiting. Some people were just rude & ransacked the women’s section like they do dressing rooms… piling up clothes like they were going to buy them, instead tried them on outside in front of all, in a mirror over their clothing. When they decided not to take some or any of those items, they just dumped them there on the display with shoes. That’s just one example. And these poor little ladies have to clean up after these rude & lazy inconsiderate people. I’m sure we all see that everywhere in public we go, it’s just a shame people have no respect for these places trying to help others, because of lack of manners.
Any-​who, come check out this little place once in a while, although I have to be honest in saying it’s apparel more geared towards mature women & men (they have babies, kids, teens, but limited). I say that because I have daughters, who are young adults and have been told by them, it’s not their «bag». They prefer Buffalo Exchange type shops, although they do thrift stores, they consider this one more older lady type. (that’s ok, I’m old)… :)